So ESPN has been ranking the top players in the NBA and they've finally made it to the top 10. There are no Celtics in the top 10. Point guards Chris Paul, Deron Williams, and Derrick Rose all made the cut (Rondo was #17). After the jump check out who the Celtics top 6 were.

So what do you think of the Celtics rankings? Should any of the Big 4 have made the NBA's Top 10? Do you disagree with any of the Top 10? Personally I don't think Blake Griffin has done enough to be considered top 10 just yet, but on the other hand, just off the top of my head I'm not sure who I'd replace him with. Maybe 'Melo.

Regarding the point guards, I think rationale fans can live with CP3, Rose, and Williams ranked higher than Rondo (Didn't say "like" it, but live with it. But what might get Celtics fans in an uproar is that Rondo wasn't even ranked 4th out of point guards. Steve Nash and Russell Westbrook ranked higher. The Russell Westbrook pick is inexcusable in my honest opinion.

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yeah Westbrook is inexcusable. did folks not watch how he messed up the Playoffs for his team last season. aggressive doesn't always mean good. he does more harm than good. Nash is an all time great but shouldn't be in the top 5 currently. he will definitely be out after this season (if there is one). but its BSPN, so I take it with a grain of salt. Griffin being top 10 is an absolute joke. But I did like that Kobe is no longer top 5 to them

I don't think the Big 3 should be included in there. Their ranks are fine. (If their were top 10 ranks by position, then I don't see why the Big 3 wouldn't be in the those top ten lists).But I do think Rondo could've been at least rated No. 10.

About the guys that are in this top ten list:1. I think they only added Dirk cause he won the Finals MVP. If the Mavs didn't make the finals and/or win, I don't think they would've added him. (I'm not saying he doesn't deserve it, cause he really does) I just doubt espn would put him in this group.

2. Blake Griffin was only added because of his amazing dunks/athleticism. He is NOT a top ten player in this league (yet). I would definitely replace him w/Rondo on this list. Or even Amare' Stoudemire.

3. I REALLY don't see why Carmelo Anthony isn't on this list. He is one of the best scorers in the game (better than a lot of guys up there - I would only say Kobe and maybe Dirk are more 'polished' scorers than Melo.) If Melo won the MVP or Finals MVP, he would be here - thats just how espn flows, of course. They (espn) ride the hell out of 1. what players are 'trending' right now - or - 2. the players that do a lot of highlight dunks and 3. are on all of the commercials. Melo should definitely be on this list.

4. Westbrook was ranked higher than Rondo because (again) espn rides the guys that make a lot of highlight dunks. That has been proven. They don't rate by what really makes a player good/great - their skill set.

Melo plays no D, that is very important. Why is Williams there is a mystery to me. I can actually understand why is Westbrook above Rondo. Rondo gets stubbed because he passes more than shoots, it's always like that. And of course, my eyes hurt because we don't have Perk but Green.

PBB I agree with the overhyping of ESPN and them especially giving more power to players "trending." And I also think you're totally right in that Dirk's gotta be in there, regardless, but, if Dallas lost in the second round, he's not there. Like I said Gasol deserves it over Griffin too.

And also Jenda I totally agree with the defensive liabilities of Anthony and even more so, Amare.

And I agree Jesse the Celtics should have 4 between about 14-30 but I won't agree in that I think Glen Davis is actually better than Jeff Green.

TB just agree on the fact that you made up the agrees so the disagree doesn't look so bad.About the trending players: I honestly don't think I'd have Dirk in my top ten if it wasn't for the title. I don't think he'd be in my top 20 if he didn't get the ring.

As for Dirk, I've always thought he was very close to being on par with KG and Pierce for the duration of their careers. However in my mind, he now trumps both as all time players, having won a title as the "main" guy. Benefit of the doubt, I can see him in the Top 10 today coming off the championship season.

Also I feel Duncan is more cooked than KG at this point and should be ahead of him. And Pierce should be ahead of Manu, not by a lot, but by one spot.

When a rookie can put up #'s like that, you can be assured he's a top 10 talent. Gasol is fading...see those playoffs last year? 10 yrs in league now, never that athletic to begin with...Most impressive Blake stat is the dimes - shows a solid skill set and court awareness.

The Lakers were a middle-of-the-pack team until Gasol arrived. He helped lead them to 3 straight Finals, win 2 titles, and should've won the MVP of the 2010 Finals. He was tired last year from playing so much consecutively.

Trust me I despise Gasol but he's clearly the better player now and any team competing for a title would rather have him than Griffin. Maybe after Griffin's proven he can do it for more than a year. Otherwise he could always become Penny Hardaway or Ernie DiGregorio.